SD Youth Tobacco Survey
The Youth Tobacco Survey (YTS) began in 1997 to assess the prevalence of tobacco use and examine factors that contribute to tobacco use among school-age youth. Data from the YTS serves to enhance the capacity of state agencies and organizations to design, implement, and evaluate tobacco prevention and control programs. South Dakota (SD) began statewide youth tobacco surveillance in 2003 using the South Dakota Youth Tobacco Survey (SD YTS). The SD YTS is an adaptation of the national YTS and includes state-added questions specific to programming and youth tobacco use trends in SD. After the 2003 baseline survey, the SD YTS was repeated biannually from 2005 to 2019, providing valuable data to track tobacco use trends among youth.
Youth Tobacco Reports
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2023
National data from 2023 shows a promising downward trend in the use of e-cigarettes overall among youth. However, this data also showed that most of the decline was among high school-age students, with middle school youth showing an increase in use.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2021
The landscape of youth tobacco use has changed in recent years. The use of cigarettes among United States (U.S.) youth has declined. Yet, the use of alternative tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and hookahs, has increased among middle school students.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2019
South Dakota Youth Tobacco Survey (SD YTS) results continue to reflect the changing landscape of tobacco use among youth nationwide. Rates of ever use of alternative forms of tobacco and nicotine, such as electronic cigarettes, increased significantly over 2017 rates.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2017
The 2017 South Dakota Youth Tobacco Survey (SD YTS) results reflect the changing landscape of tobacco use among youth nationwide. Rates of ever-using cigarettes and cigars among South Dakota (SD) middle school students are trending downward with a significant change in the use of these tobacco products.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2015
Rates of cigarette and smokeless tobacco use among South Dakota middle school students are trending downward, although not a statistically significant change since 2013. The use of cigars had an upward trend in 2015. Rates of use of alternative forms of tobacco and nicotine, especially electronic cigarettes, increased over 2013.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2013
The 2013 Youth Tobacco Survey presents some encouraging findings. Rates of cigarette use among middle school students continue to decline.